BULLETIN BOARD: A listing of activities in Woodland for the coming week

Monday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. Woodland Senior Center's Stroke Support Group is hosting a special presentation from Rosanna Radding, a stroke survivor who will be showing a One-Handed Cooking Demonstration. As a stroke survivor, Ms. Radding developed her "One Hand Can Cook" workshops to help growth, independence and personal successes for other stroke survivors. The workshop will be held at the Woodland Senior Center, 2001 East St., Woodland. For additional information, contact Support Group Coordinator, Tom Hoag at 867-7825.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m. Woodland Parkinson Support Group is holding its monthly meeting at the Woodland Community and Senior Center. The winning videos from the World Parkinson Congress, held in Canada, will be shown. This will be followed by open discussion. For information, contact Gary at 219-6676 or Russ at 916-251-6724.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. The Woodland Volunteer Food Closet will host a "Thank You Breakfast" at the Elks Lodge, 500 Bush St., Woodland, in preparation for this year's Season of Caring fundraising campaign. To attend, or get involved in the Food Closet, RSVP to Gaye Nakken by Oct. 22, at 661-1135; or email gtnakken@wavecable.com

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. The Food Bank of Yolo County will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at Woodland-Yolo Housing, to the rear of 1285 Lemen St., Woodland. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. The Food Bank of Yolo County will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at the Woodland Elks Lodge, 500 Bush St. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. The Food Bank of Yolo County will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at the Woodland Food Bank, 1244 Fortna Ave. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. The Food Bank of Yolo County will distribute food to eligible residents in Woodland at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in the Home Arts Building, off the Gum Street entrance. Participants may receive food at only one site. Eligible participants are asked to bring a bag to carry their food home. For more information call the Food Bank at 668-0690.

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by Dr. Roberto C. Delgadillo on "The Challenges of Researching Ethnic Studies Histories" at Woodland Community College, Room, 800, 2300 E. Gibson Road, Woodland, as part of the Ethnic Studies Cross Cultural Series. The event is free and open to the public. Delgadillo is the UC Davis librarian. He will discuss his personal history and experience in researching Ethnic Studies histories before and after Anti-Ethnic Studies Arizona Bill 2281 in 2010.

Thursday, Oct. 24, noon. Legal Services of Northern California will be holding a legal seminar for people who want to know more education, suspension, expulsion defense and special education. Part of a "Know your rights: Educational Law," the seminar will be presented at the Yolo County Law Library, 204 Fourth St., Woodland. The seminar is one of a series being held at the Law Library. The final seminar of the year is set from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, and will cover basic tenants' rights and fair housing.

Friday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. Yolo County residents can enjoy food, games and music at a lunchtime tour of UCP's Adult Day Program at 1540 Tanforan Road in Woodland until 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25, noon. The Woodland Senior Center Computer Club will hold open computer labs from noon to 3 p.m. every Friday the Senior Center is open. The center is located at the Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East St., Woodland. Any adult in Yolo County may use computers and printers for $1 payable at check-in, plus five cents per printed page. Assistance is available. Regular club meetings are every fourth Monday of the month except December. Questions may be answered by leaving a message at 662-9598 if not answered on the website, www.wsccc.com.

Friday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m. The Annual Dingle Elementary School Harvest Festival is scheduled until 7 p.m., at the school, 625 Elm St. Activities planned include games, a raffle and food.

Friday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m. Plainfield School is holding a Plainfield Elementary Harvest Carnival until 7:30 p.m. at the school, 20450 County Road 97, Woodland. Plainfield families and community members are welcome and invited to play traditional carnival games, eat treats, and win prizes. Admission is free, traditional game tickets are $0.25 each, and Cracchiolo's Sandwiches will be available for sale on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, or to volunteer, please email plainfieldpta@gmail.com.

Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. The Woodland Eagles Aerie will be hosting a Beef Stroganoff Dinner. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children. The social room is open at 3 p.m. The Eagles Hall is located at 37650 Hwy. 16, Woodland.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25, 26 and Thursday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Have a howling good time at "The Big Haunted House of Fear" to benefit the Yolo County Animal Shelter. The event will be held at the Canyon Creek Resort in Winters, Highway 128 just before the Lake Berryessa dam. Admission is $5, and $10. All proceeds to benefit the Yolo County Animal Services Shelter. For more information regarding the Haunted House Benefit Promotion, contact Yolo County Animal Services at 668-5287.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. The Woodland Volunteer Food Closet will host a "Thank You Breakfast" at the Elks Lodge, 500 Bush St., Woodland, in preparation for this year's Season of Caring fundraising campaign. To attend, or get involved in the Food Closet, RSVP to Gaye Nakken by Oct. 22, at 661-1135; or email gtnakken@wavecable.com.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. The Sacramento Valley Historical Railways is having its annual Yard Sale fundraiser until 1 p.m., at the Historic Woodland Train Depot, 1120 Lincoln Ave., Woodland. People who would like to donate an item for the sale, should email SVHR_org@hotmail.com or phone 665-3541.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. The United Methodist Church of Woodland is holding its annual Halloween Fun Fest until 5 p.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second St., Woodland. This event is geared toward families and is free and open to the public. Attractions include: games; crafts; a haunted hallway; and treats. Refreshments will be provided. Parking is available at the Yolo County lot on First and North streets. Children must be accompanied by a parent. For further information, contact the church at 662-6274.

Sunday, Oct. 27, p.m. The Yolo County Historical Museum, Gibson House, 512 Gibson Road, Woodland, will be open until 4 p.m. The exhibit showing information and items from Women's Organizations that have been in existence more than 100 years is still featured; as well as a docent to take people on a trip back through history during the mid-1800s. For more information, call the Museum Office at 666-1045; or email ychmoffice@sbcglobal.net.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. SADVC will host its second annual Unmasking Violence Gala. "Unmasking Violence: Rebel With a Cause" will take place at the renowned Reiff's Gas Station Museum, 52 Jefferson St., Woodland. The 50's-inspired costume party will feature music by Roadhouse 5, catering by Smoky D's, cocktails by Anna Del Castillo of Bella Bartending, a silent auction, costume contests and more. Tickets are on sale online now at http://rebelwithacause.eventbee.com; and will be available for purchase in person at the Woodland Chamber of Commerce, 307 First St., and Davis Food Co-oo, 620 G St. (cash or check only for in-person purchase). Tickets are $30 each and include two cocktail tickets, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment and a tour of the museum.